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Not huge, but a victory none the less!

Natty0506
Natty0506 Posts: 103 Member
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
In 2010, I lost 25 lbs and almost got out of the 200s. Then my life took over and I gained ALL of that back plus an extra 8 lbs just for trying. LOL. So at the beginning of the year I weighed in at my highest weight ever (non pregnancy)....236.4. I was so totally disgusted with myself. I couldn't believe that I had allowed myself to get that heavy. So I started eating a lot less, and eating healthier things and the weight has been steadily coming off. I haven't been able to work out much this month, but I haven't let that stop me from keeping up with eating better.

This morning, just like every morning, I weighed myself. I like to do it every morning just to make sure that I'm staying on track. Well, lo and behold, I saw 229.4!!!!! I've not only lost 7 lbs this month (so far), but I'm out of the 230's. I am SO happy and I am so grateful. I am NEVER going back there again. My appetite has changed...I'm not nearly as hungry as I used to be. I can eat a little and be completely satisfied. I don't want chocolate or wine or candy. If I want a reward, I drink green tea with honey. I'm making such good progress and I am so proud of myself. :-)

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  • Airbear3
    Airbear3 Posts: 335 Member
    great job!
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Congratulations!!! keep up the great work!! I do a happy dance on my scale on the mornings I lose!! lol...:drinker:
  • hellokathy
    hellokathy Posts: 540 Member
    Congrats! We're not gonna lose all that weight over night, so it's important that we celebrate "small" steps like this. And you've achieved a lot for just one month!
  • cleoleigh
    cleoleigh Posts: 76 Member
    That is great! Reading your post today really inspired me! Last year I realized I have reached 250lbs!! I cut way back on eating and lost 23lbs...then I got off track and gained some back. I was at 235lbs on 1-15-1. Once again I am starting to watch what I eat... you inspired me! :)
  • VoodooLuLu
    VoodooLuLu Posts: 636 Member
    awesome keep it up!!!
  • sarallong
    sarallong Posts: 74 Member
    GOOD JOB!~!!!:happy:
  • isaacs06
    isaacs06 Posts: 75 Member
    great job!! small victories add up to big victories!! keep it up!
  • CheleLynn44
    CheleLynn44 Posts: 339 Member
    You should be proud of yourself!!! Keep up the good work!!
  • twinsanity
    twinsanity Posts: 1,757 Member
    I think that's a huge victory! Your body is getting used to this new lifestyle - that's a huge victory! Keep up the great work, and good luck with all of your goals! :flowerforyou:
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    Awesome !! Keep it up.


    Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.
  • jmart53
    jmart53 Posts: 47
    :bigsmile: Proud of you too, keep up the good work. I'm just started yesterday so I am looking forward to a few pounds lost this month. good luck.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I've lost 55lbs and still at 244. Long road, but we will get there. Well done! X
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    Congrats!! We need to celebrate the small and large victories. Keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:
  • 2hungariangirls
    2hungariangirls Posts: 220
    In 2010, I lost 25 lbs and almost got out of the 200s. Then my life took over and I gained ALL of that back plus an extra 8 lbs just for trying. LOL. So at the beginning of the year I weighed in at my highest weight ever (non pregnancy)....236.4. I was so totally disgusted with myself. I couldn't believe that I had allowed myself to get that heavy. So I started eating a lot less, and eating healthier things and the weight has been steadily coming off. I haven't been able to work out much this month, but I haven't let that stop me from keeping up with eating better.

    This morning, just like every morning, I weighed myself. I like to do it every morning just to make sure that I'm staying on track. Well, lo and behold, I saw 229.4!!!!! I've not only lost 7 lbs this month (so far), but I'm out of the 230's. I am SO happy and I am so grateful. I am NEVER going back there again. My appetite has changed...I'm not nearly as hungry as I used to be. I can eat a little and be completely satisfied. I don't want chocolate or wine or candy. If I want a reward, I drink green tea with honey. I'm making such good progress and I am so proud of myself. :-)

    Wait...did I write this or did you? :) This is me almost to a T! I weighed 242 last June. Lost about 15 lbs and then gained some back. I started this month at 235.4. The day I weighed 229 I was so happy, I felt skinny for a few minutes. (Then I looked in the mirror) Today, I weighed in at 226.4 so I know EXACTLY how you feel getting out of the 230's! Now I'm ready to say bye-bye to the 220's! Good Luck and Keep it up!
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    GREAT JOB! I felt the exact same way with 200. I am never seeing that number on the scale again. NEVER.
  • laceyslady
    laceyslady Posts: 88 Member
    GREAT JOB! Keep it up!:flowerforyou:
  • fdlafon
    fdlafon Posts: 259 Member
    Keep up the great work - You are on the right track!!!
  • Natty0506
    Natty0506 Posts: 103 Member
    Thank you so much everyone!! The support here is seriously amazing. :-D
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